Mackinac Center for Public Policy scholar Jarrett Skorup discusses licensing in Michigan.
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Nolan Finley really should come out of the closet.
by KG One • • 6 Comments
Supporter of Detroit bailouts and special Detroit tax hikes, a non-libertarian “Libertarian” for president, noted contributor to the democratic party and now this.
This latest rant might have been credible if it weren’t for this.
I’d post that clown pic of him right about now…if I didn’t find that demeaning to actual clowns whose job it is to get people to laugh on purpose.
‘Nuff said.
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26 Cent Gas Increase?
by Jason • • 5 Comments
We expected the gas tax increase to bring about a $0.07 gas, and $0.11 diesel bump, but ..
We are getting reports from around the state show increases are a little higher. In Traverse City, Gasoline that was at $2.33 per gallon jumped to $2.47, and stations with $2.35 gas jumped to $2.59. It seems there is some confusion caused by the GOP led legislature’s ‘Christmas’ present of 2015.
What is happening where you are at?
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Kwame’s Sinkhole
by Jason • • 5 Comments
The former Mayor of Detroit's "impact" lives on.
Kwame Kilpatrick is the gift that keeps on giving.
Long time readers might remember that our outgoing president once lauded praise upon the once venerated Detroit Mayor. Barack Obama who in the video here was speaking about the “great mayor” responsible for Detroit’s “renaissance” etc.
The as-yet-to-be-elected Senator Obama speaking at the Detroit economic club could little imagine how Detroit’s political crime syndicate was about to crash with Kilpatrick at the wheel. And the As-yet-to-be-dismissed president Obama might be less inclined to offer the intransigent former mayor felon a pass on future political relevance.
Kilpatrick’s current crib will likely remain occupied by the big K. His legacy is a thing of legend. From the Ivory Tower:
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More Trouble With TIF
by Jason • • 3 Comments
Traverse City enables more cronyism in its latest money grab.
Does a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) scheme really work?
It seems that each year, special TIF districts are set up throughout our state in order to promote growth or development of a particular economy or industry. The revenues raised through a TIF scheme are theoretically targeted, specifically for the district raising the value of that district over a specified period of time.
But does it work well enough and is it worth the effort, and goodwill lost, as it continues to be abused by those who hold the authority? As voters look at the millage requests on the ballot, they now see the language that reminds them that not-all-of their voted in millage will go where it is intended.
A TIF scheme is done by
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That is quite a disguise you are wearing there, Mr. Finley
by KG One • • 9 Comments
“Wolf” in sheep’s clothing.
In case anyone needed a clue as to why The Detroit News wasn’t acting like the Conservative Newspaper that it once was?
Digital First Media certainly pays its employees well to act like something they are not.
Hmmm, I wonder if Stephen Henderson is really a conservative???
H/T to Brandon Hall @ West Michigan Politics
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Ghosts Of Thanksgiving Past
by Jason • • 0 Comments
Some highlights from former Thanksgiving related postings.
Some selections from prior Thanksgivings at RightMichigan.
Some links might be broken, but the overall effort is worth it. Starting 5 years ago:
Thanksgiving In the Sphere 2011
Detroit Wayne County Conservative (via the Examiner) Conservative – Thanksgiving 2011
CapCon – Larry Reed Classic – There’d Be No Thanksgiving Without The Profit Motive
Core Principles – Thanksgiving The Result Of Free Enterprise And Prayer
Dave Lambert – The Four Freedoms
The Minority Report – What Your Turkey Ate
Here Comes Later –A Morning Salute
Michigan Right To Life – Abortion Clinics Closed Permanently
Motor City Times – Thanksgiving Morning Linkage! WOW!
The Stoeker Factor – Last Comment Worth the Link.
The Wizard Of Laws – Giving Thanks
More below
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Um yeah, about that Detroit Pistons move…
by KG One • • 3 Comments
Normally, sports doesn’t have much to do with politics here in Michigan.
Only in this case, what is happening behind the scenes should be of concern to everyone living in Michigan.
Hint: Think politicians being generous with other people’s money.
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Michigan’s Energy Senate Bill 437/ VOTE NO!
by Jim Fuscaldo • • 4 Comments
Cronyism alive and well in Lansing with renewable energy mandate 'lighting' it up.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the two energy oligopolists in Michigan, through their lobbyists are attempting to railroad through a lame duck Michigan legislature Senate Bill 437. The bill would line the pockets of the energy oligopolists with subsidies and alleged necessary rate increases. The “climate change” advocates are being bribed to support the legislation because the legislation includes the production of more renewable energy in Michigan via windmills, etc. pursuant to Granholm’s 2008 Renewable Energy Mandate.
The following quote is from the linked article that substantiates the claim that in view of the 2016 Presidential Election results the legislature should stand fast and not support this wind fall profit package to the energy oligopolists and climate change advocates.
QUOTE: “The election of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States and the GOP maintaining control of the U.S. House and Senate means the key reason for pushing forward with Senate Bill 437, a bill that will revise utility regulations in Michigan, has effectively gone away.”
http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/22976
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Legally Enabling Theft
by Kevin Rex Heine • • 13 Comments
Multiple vulnerabilities and loopholes leave Michigan voters exposed to election fraud.
“I consider it completely unimportant who in the party will vote, or how; but what is extraordinarily important is this – who will count the votes, and how,” (Joseph Stalin, circa 1923). Often this quote is loosely interpreted as, “The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.”
Donald Trump has made clear in multiple speeches that he is under no illusion about being up against a rigged system, and that we cannot expect to correct such a system by relying on the trustworthiness of those who rigged the system in the first place. No, in order to reform a corrupted system, a critical mass of known trustworthy people must be placed inside the system, which often requires overwhelming the system at the ballot box. The problem with doing so is that we are required to rely upon a process where, in spite of clearly demonstrated key weaknesses and vulnerabilities, those charged with protecting the integrity of the process insist upon blaming the messenger rather than correcting the problems.
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